The ensuing conversation didn't last long. Queen Julia expressed a brief word of gratitude and then instructed the servants to commence serving the food one dish at a time.
The state banquet gradually commenced amidst the chit-chat.
A state banquet and an ordinary party were two distinct entities. Everyone had their designated place; there was no room for moving around. It simple terms, it was not an unstructured gathering. Each attendee was a significant figure on the international stage, representing their respective nations. As a result, no one was willing to make a mistake.
Despite the Queen's cheerful demeanor, she was secretly anxious. One couldn't afford to make a mistake at such a significant event.
Witnessing the smooth progress, she began to relax slightly. However, before long, a figure hurried into her view.
"Granny!" Becky shouted out.
Queen Julia's expression faltered.
All heads turned toward the side door of the banquet hall, from which emerged a petite woman in a pink princess dress, running. She headed straight for Queen Julia and said out loud, "Granny!"
Becky summoned the courage to rush forward and shout once more.
It then became clear to the perplexed crowd.
"Ah, she's the Queen's granddaughter."
"What on earth are you doing here?! Don't you realize where you are?" Queen Julia's countenance turned stern, her voice icy.
Becky thought she'd probably get into trouble regardless, so she decided to crash the state banquet first. She didn't care about the possible repercussions. After all, her grandmother wouldn't actually harm her.
"I was just curious, and I wanted to be part of the state banquet too." Becky said.
Becky's attitude was like that of a spoiled child. If people didn't know about the foolish thing she did earlier, they wouldn't dislike her just by looking at her now.
Everyone there respected Queen Julia, and many even deliberately complimented the Queen.
"Since she's a princess, we can still share a meal together." Someone said.
"Yeah, it's refreshing to see a young and vibrant girl among us old folks; it makes me feel a bit younger."
Hearing others go along with it, Becky blinked her eyes, standing not far from Queen Julia, looking hopeful and wronged. This expression made even more people laugh, echoing her.
Julia suppressed her anger, put on a smile, and said, "Get her a chair, then."
Becky grinned.
Ava followed behind, her legs going weak at the doorway. Luckily others didn't mind. Otherwise, she had no idea how the banquet would turn out. But she could tell that Queen Julia wasn't spoiling Becky; she just wanted the state banquet to go smoothly and didn't want to contradict anyone there.
As for Becky, she would find out her punishment soon enough.
Becky sat obediently beside Queen Julia, wearing an innocent smile.
A few people laughed, "I heard the Queen has two granddaughters, Barbara and Becky; they sound like twins. Why didn't they come together?"
"That's right, the lively and spirited young lady here must be Princess Becky."
"Where's her sister, then?"
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